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- Page 1 User Manual Odyssey7 Updated 18-Aug-2014 | Firmware Release v2.11.110 PROFESSIONAL MONITOR/RECORDER...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NEW FEATURES – RECORD OPTIONS (Odyssey7Q Only) PACKAGE CONTENTS FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS CONVERGENT DESIGN SSD MEDIA KNOWN ISSUES 2.5” Premium SSD Media RELEASE NOTES FIRMWARE V2.10.141 Odyssey Utility Drive Odyssey7 Features ODYSSEY7 ANATOMY RELEASE NOTES FIRMWARE V2.10.141 Odyssey7 - Bottom FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS Odyssey7 - Top ... -
Page 4: Read This First
6. Familiarize yourself with the equipment and test prior to shooting. 7. Before using the SSDs it is IMPERATIVE TO FORMAT them in the Odyssey7. Formatting SSD media is a Destructive process; any existing data will be lost during format. -
Page 5: Product Features
Product Features MONITORING • Professional Monitor: 7.7” 1280x800 OLED panel featuring true blacks, and accurate color with a full range color gamut for Rec709 or DCI-P3 viewing. • Image analysis tools: Waveform, Vectorscope (in future update), Histogram, False color exposure view, Zebra, three-mode Focus assist, pixel Zoom (1:1 & 2:1), LUTs, and Frame Guides. -
Page 6: Other Features
Light Weight. A magnesium case and efficient board design means only 1.25lbs for the basic unit. • Small size. even with a 7.7” screen, the Odyssey7 is approximately 8”x6”x1”, making it easy to use on cameras, mounted in tight spots or held in one’s hand. MOUNTING The Odyssey7 features three ¼-20 threaded sockets, one on the lower rear of the case and one... -
Page 7: Product Specifications
Power Draw 8 Watts (monitor only), 9-12 Watts (simultaneous monitor/record mode) Weight and Size 560 grams / 1.2 lbs., 7.9" x 6.1" x 1.0" (200 x 155 x 25 mm), -10 to +40°C (Operating), -20 to +70°C (Storage) Record Triggers... -
Page 8: Recording Capabilities
Recording Capabilities The Odyssey7 is a single channel HD video recorder that records onto Convergent Design Premium SSD Media from HD-SDI or HDMI inputs. HD VIDEO The Odyssey7 records HD video as 10-bit Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) All .DPX files are recorded 4:4:4. 4:2:2 video signals are up-converted to 4:4:4. 3G-SDI: accepted 1080p/psf frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.97, 60 HDMI: accepted 1080p/psf frame rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50i, 60i, 720p50, 60 Compressed Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 1080p/psf 23, 24, 25, 29 50, 60;... -
Page 9: Package Contents
Package Contents Odyssey7 box contains one (1) Odyssey7 monitor/recorder and one (1) universal power supply. MEDIA AND ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPARATELY! Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)] EMAIL: CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com | WEBSITE: www.Convergent-Design.com... -
Page 10: Convergent Design Ssd Media
It is intended for Odyssey7 & 7Q owners who do not wish to tie up an Odyssey SSD with utility features, or for Odyssey7 & 7Q owners who use their devices as monitors and do not need to purchase the more expensive recording media. -
Page 11: Odyssey7 Anatomy
There is a single SSD slot on the top of the Odyssey7. Only Convergent Design 256 GB and 512 GB SSDs can be used to capture video on the Odyssey7. The Odyssey Utility Drive can be used for firmware updates and other future functions, but not to record video files. -
Page 12: Odyssey7 - Left Side
Odyssey7 Anatomy (Continued) ODYSSEY7 - LEFT SIDE There are two Function buttons, F1 LOCK and F2 SHUT DOWN. F1 LOCK Lockout control for the Odyssey7 touchscreen. Push to engage and screen lock will appear in the center of the touchscreen’s upper tool bar. Push F1 again to disengage. Engaging F1 also re-calibrates the touchscreen. F2 SHUT Preferred method to power down the Odyssey7. -
Page 13: Odyssey7 Activation
Getting Started ODYSSEY7 ACTIVATION Convergent Design requires each Odyssey7 to be registered via our website. This is so that we can provide notices of free firmware updates and issue alerts for critical issues. Upon first initializing of the Odyssey7, a prompt will appear asking if the device is to be activated at this time or if it is to be used in Demo mode. -
Page 14: Powering Down
If the Odyssey7 is ever powered down in this fashion, it is important to run a recovery on the SSD in the Odyssey7 menu at Menu » Odyssey » SSD’s » Recover SSD1. SETTING UP & USING THE ODYSSEY7 The touch screen of the Odyssey7 features all of the device’s controls in a straightforward, easy... -
Page 15: Odyssey
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) ODYSSEY Option Sub-Menu 1 Sub-Menu 2 Sub-Menu 3 Description Additional Information Tap to reveal a key code prompt. Enter Key For Activating Odyssey7 To activate the Odyssey7 after initial Activation Unit or ‘OK’ (required) purchase, go to https://odyssey7q. -
Page 16: Setup
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) SETUP Sub-Menu 1 Sub-Menu 2 Description Additional Information This determines the type 10-Bit Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) of signal coming into the MONITOR RECORD 4:2:2 HD -> ProRes HD (.MOV) 220Mb Compressed Odyssey7Q and notes how it is to be recorded. ARRI ARRI (LOG-C) CANON... -
Page 17: Record
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) RECORD Dropdown Sub-Item Description Additional Information Record button on Odyssey7 Upper Rec Button Tool Bar Compatible cameras include Record triggers on camera cues Canon C300, XF305, Sony F3, Camera the Odyssey7 FS700, ARRI ALEXA (via SDI TRIGGER Remote camera setting). -
Page 18: Odyssey7 Menus
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) INPUTS Sub-Menu 1 Sub-Menu 2 Sub-Menu 3 Option Description Additional Information Currently limited to two channels of SDI or HDMI AUDIO Channels embedded audio. This menu will be expanded in a future free firmware update. At high frame rates, some LTC to 6 pin via remote port cameras will not generate and adaptor cable. -
Page 19: Odyssey7 Menus
Odyssey7 Menus SYSTEM STATUS BUTTONS 12.2V Displays critical specs of Odyssey7. Input voltage, current 8.1W wattage draw of Odyssey7 (varies with mode), current +40°C temperature of main processor. Tapping button brings up more detailed information including the about menu of the Odyssey7. -
Page 20: Odyssey7 Menus
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) INPUT STATUS BUTTTON Displays current video input signal type. Tapping button 1080PSF29 422 SONY brings up detailed information on Input and Output signals, record mode and frame rates. RECORD STATUS BUTTON Displays current recording format. Tapping button brings up PRORES detailed information on recording type and frame rates. -
Page 21: Odyssey7 Menus
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) LAST TAKE BUTTON LAST TAKE Displays timecode start and elapsed time of last recorded take. 00:00:05 Tapping button brings up detailed information of the last take 650 FRAMES recorded. AUDIO METERS Displays left and right audio levels. Press and hold Level Meter to access Audio Meters menu. -
Page 22: Upper & Lower Tool Bars - Play Mode
Displays last recorded clip name. Tapping button brings up PLAY LAST detailed information on the last recorded clip. Unless selected otherwise, the Odyssey will default to playing the last recorded clip. QUESTIONS or FEEDBACK? We’re always available to help! CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com... -
Page 23: Lower Tool Bar - Play Mode
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) LOWER TOOL BAR - PLAY MODE A different toolbar will appear at the bottom of the monitor in Play Mode. 00:12:16:72 TOOLS <PREV <STEP ► STEP> NEXT> 05:59 14:55 TOOLS/SCRUB BUTTON TOOLS SCRUB Toggles between Play controls and image analysis controls. PLAY CONTROLS There are five deck-style play controls. -
Page 24: Lower Tool Bar
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) LOWER TOOL BAR In addition to being a high quality recorder of multiple formats, the Odyssey7 is also a full- featured production monitor. The Lower Tool Bar activates and controls the monitoring and image analysis functions. OLED GUIDE FOCUS ZOOM... -
Page 25: Email: Cdsupport@Convergent-Design.com | Website: Www.convergent-Design.com
Pushing the Pixel Zoom button again enlarges the image so that a 1280x720 window doubles up pixels to make the image larger in an HD frame. The Odyssey Pixel Zoom offers the unique function of allowing the enlarged window to be moved within the image frame simply by dragging a finger or stylus on the OLED screen. - Page 26 Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) FALSE Tapping button activates False Color. Holding button brings FALSE up False Color settings. False Color is an exposure reference tool, attributing different colors to various brightness portions of the image. Available colors are Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple.
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Page 27: Email: Cdsupport@Convergent-Design.com | Website: Www.convergent-Design.com
Odyssey7 Menus (Continued) WFM (WAVEFORM) Tapping button activates waveform. The waveform is based on the signal shown on the Odyssey7 OLED. When in Multi- stream mode, if two signals are selected then the waveform can be used to compare two side-by-side images. Holding button brings up waveform settings. -
Page 28: Working W/ Media
Working w/ Media LOSS OF POWER DURING A RECORD You should never power off the camera while recording. Many cameras including the ALEXA disable the user from doing so while recording. Included in the Odyssey7 is a recovery mechanism. In case of power loss, you may lose the last few frames of the recording, but not the entire last take. -
Page 29: File Management Software
SSDs using this tool is a more efficient workflow than other methods. FILE STORAGE The Odyssey SSDs support read rates of 500 Mbytes/sec. Keep in mind you will be limited by the slowest median in the transfer process. For example: eSATA 3GBps interface cards have a max performance of ~270Mbps, and eSATA 1.5GBps have a max performance of ~130Mbps. -
Page 30: Post Production
Post Production Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) The Odyssey7 records in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) which is a 10-bit 4:2:2 220Mb compressed codec. This will allow for high quality recording while avoiding high data rates of working with uncompressed video. WORKING WITH FILES RECORDED BY THE ODYSSEY7 There are numerous post systems and NLEs that can read natively the various file formats recorded by the Odyssey7. -
Page 31: Mechanical Drawings
Mechanical Drawings Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)] EMAIL: CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com | WEBSITE: www.Convergent-Design.com... -
Page 32: Convergent Design Accessories
Convergent Design also makes battery plates that can also hold and power a pair of Teradek Bolt video receivers along with the Odyssey7. Two camcorder batteries (one for the Odyssey, one for the Teradeks) are used or a single large battery. These plates are shipped in kits that include short SDI cables and power cables for the Odyssey and Teradeks. -
Page 33: Convergent Design Accessories
There is also a standard 5/8” socket with tie-down bolt to mount the stand onto a standard light stand or baby pin. The stand also functions as a “chest offset” when an Odyssey is worn with a neck strap so the operator doesn’t have to look uncomfortably straight down. -
Page 34: Convergent Design Accessories
ODYSSEY SSD TO USB 3.0 ADAPTER (CD-SSD-USB3) To connect an Odyssey SSD to a computer for downloading files, the computer needs to be able to mount an eSata 2.0 connection. For computers without such connectivity, the Convergent Design SSD to USB 3.0 Adapter is an inexpensive cable-style adapter to allow the Odyssey SSD to connect to a USB 3.0 port. -
Page 35: Third-Party Accessories
Third-Party Accessories Convergent Design works with numerous manufacturers for additional support products for the Odyssey7. While we have provided information and support, Convergent Design makes no claim and accepts no responsibility in the use of these products. These products are available through these manufacturers’... -
Page 36: Release Notes Firmware V2.11.110
Release Notes Firmware v2.11.110 NEW FEATURES HIGHER FRAME RATES FOR APPLE PRORES 422 (HQ) IN 1080P Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) recording is now enabled in 1080p50 and 1080p59.94. INTEGRATED DECK CONTROL AND SCRUBBING IN PLAY MODE Scrubbing through clips is now available both while the file is playing as well as when it is paused. SELECTABLE PIXEL ZOOM DRAG ORIENTATION When using the finger drag function to select the section of the image visible in Pixel Zoom function, the drag orientation can be set to follow the finger move (drag the image) or oppose... -
Page 37: Fixes & Improvements
Recorded metadata color balance is set to 5600K but is not baked in. PLAY • Audio in HD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 50p/60p files is out of sync because the Odyssey is currently playing back audio at 1080 25/30p. Recording is unaffected. •... -
Page 38: Release Notes Firmware V2.10.141
Release Notes Firmware v2.10.141 ODYSSEY7 FEATURES ADVANCED PLAYBACK CONTROLS FOR ALL FORMATS This is a complete revamp of the Playback system. Standard deck-style controls for Play/ Pause, single-frame step forward or step-back, and skip forward or back to next/pervious clip. Additionally, an interactive scrub bar allows the user to quickly access any section of a clip simply by dragging a finger across the OLED touchscreen. -
Page 39: Release Notes Firmware V2.10.141
Menu page resets are now available in the settings for False Color, Focus Assist and OLED menus. ODYSSEY UTILITY DRIVE FUNCTIONALITY Added support for firmware updates via the new Odyssey Utility Drive. TIMECODE TRIGGERING Added record triggering via rolling of timecode when recording in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) (1080 formats over SDI only). -
Page 40: Fixes & Improvements
In Playback, very fast scrubbing can result in shifted colors. Normal colors return when scrubbing completed. FRAME RATE • Occasionally when changing frame rates the Odyssey does not detect the source change. To remedy this disconnect and reconnect the source, or cycle power on the Odyssey7. OTHER NOTES NOT SUPPORTED AT THIS TIME •... -
Page 41: Release Notes Firmware V2.10.141
Release Notes Firmware v2.10.141 • SD NTSC/PAL video • 1080p 50/59.94 recording in Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) • Analog audio input • File name matching from the camera in video recording • LTC Timecode Trigger • HDMI Timecode in • HDMI Record Trigger OTHER To playback Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) files in QuickTime Player X, the files must be first run... -
Page 42: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Convergent Design warrants Odyssey7, and all included accessories, against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year for registered units, and 3 months (for units used as rentals) from the original date of purchase. Convergent Design disclaims all other warranties. Convergent Design will not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, compensation or reimbursement on account of failure of the unit, or any of its accessories, or its recording media, external storage systems, or any other media or storage systems to record... - Page 43 © 2014 Convergent Design, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. All copyrights and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. 18-Aug-2014 Convergent Design, Inc. 4525 Northpark Dr. | Colorado Springs, CO 80918 | USA TEL: ++ (720) 221-3861 | FAX: ++ (720) 227-9296 | Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday – Friday [Mountain Time (GMT – 6)] EMAIL: CDSupport@Convergent-Design.com | WEBSITE: www.Convergent-Design.com...
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